How Volker Turk Won a New Term as UN Rights Chief Despite Israeli Opposition The United Nations General Assembly's decision to reappoint Volker Turk as its human rights chief for another four year term has sparked intense debate and opposition from several quarters, including the US, Israel, and Russia.
The controversy surrounding this reappointment raises questions about what lies behind it and whether it signals a shift in the UN's priorities.
Turk's tenure has been marked by his unflinching criticism of governments that have committed egregious human rights abuses, including those in Israel, Russia, and the US.